The much-anticipated trailer for Jugnuma — a haunting blend of folklore, memory, and magical realism — has finally arrived. Directed by National Award-winner Raam Reddy, the film is set for theatrical release on September 12, 2025, and is backed by cinematic powerhouses Guneet Monga Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap. With support from leading Indian filmmakers like Vetri Maaran, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Raj B Shetty, and Nag Ashwin, Jugnuma is positioned as a landmark in Indian indie cinema.
Set in the Himalayan highlands of the late 1980s, Jugnuma stars Manoj Bajpayee as Dev, an orchard owner whose life is upended when trees in his orchard begin to spontaneously catch fire. As he investigates the phenomenon, what unfolds is a journey deep into generational trauma, village lore, and mystical encounters that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. The story is as much a visual poem as it is a mystery, making it one of the most unique narratives to emerge from Indian cinema in recent years.
Raam Reddy, best known for his debut Thithi, crafts Jugnuma with deep intention — shooting entirely on celluloid to preserve a timeless, textural atmosphere. The film has already made waves internationally, winning Best Film in the Constellation Features Competition at the Leeds International Film Festival 2024 and receiving the Special Jury Prize at MAMI. It also had a strong festival debut at Berlin, where critics lauded its lyrical storytelling and haunting cinematography.
Produced by Pratap Reddy, Sunmin Park, Juhi Agarwal, and Raam Reddy himself, Jugnuma brings together a stellar cast including Priyanka Bose, Deepak Dobriyal, Tillotama Shome, Hiral Sidhu, and Awan Pookot. The involvement of global executive producers such as J Ethan Park, along with industry veterans Guneet Monga Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, reinforces the film’s ambition to transcend borders and resonate with audiences worldwide.
As the trailer circulates widely online, Jugnuma stands poised to captivate not just the festival circuit, but Indian audiences hungry for rich, daring, and unconventional storytelling. With Manoj Bajpayee at the emotional core of the story, and Raam Reddy’s vision guiding every frame, Jugnuma may very well be one of 2025’s most defining cinematic experiences.
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